Comments on: ProComp 6″ Lift Kit For The Tundra http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/03/24/procomp-6-lift-kit-for-the-tundra/ Toyota Tundra News, Reviews, Accessories, and Information Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:19:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: admin (Jason) http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/03/24/procomp-6-lift-kit-for-the-tundra/#comment-5476 admin (Jason) Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:04:00 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/03/24/procomp-6-lift-kit-for-the-tundra/#comment-5476 Obama - Good point - thank you. Good luck with the new gig. Obama - Good point - thank you. Good luck with the new gig.

]]> By: Obama http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/03/24/procomp-6-lift-kit-for-the-tundra/#comment-5468 Obama Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:35:45 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/03/24/procomp-6-lift-kit-for-the-tundra/#comment-5468 Not only will it look weird without upgrading the tires, but the Kit will NOT WORK with factory wheels. You MUST get aftermarket wheels. No exceptions. I was hoping to do the lift on my truck and get nice 35" tires but hang on to my stock wheels. Not possible. BOOOO. Not only will it look weird without upgrading the tires, but the Kit will NOT WORK with factory wheels. You MUST get aftermarket wheels. No exceptions.

I was hoping to do the lift on my truck and get nice 35″ tires but hang on to my stock wheels.

Not possible.

BOOOO.

]]> By: admin (Jason) http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/03/24/procomp-6-lift-kit-for-the-tundra/#comment-4216 admin (Jason) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:35:57 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/03/24/procomp-6-lift-kit-for-the-tundra/#comment-4216 Stephen - Good points all. I have to say I haven't noticed everything you've mentioned on some lifted trucks I've had and/or been around, but good points for sure. The tires can and will vibrate if they aren't balanced correctly, but I've found the "mudders" are the worst offenders. The gas mileage drop is usually closer to 5mpg than 2mpg for sure, but I trust the person that told me implicitly, so I'm not sure that choosing a reasonable tire tread will result in a dramatic mileage decrease. Still, great points all. Thanks for commenting - it's always nice to get professional opinions! Stephen - Good points all. I have to say I haven’t noticed everything you’ve mentioned on some lifted trucks I’ve had and/or been around, but good points for sure. The tires can and will vibrate if they aren’t balanced correctly, but I’ve found the “mudders” are the worst offenders. The gas mileage drop is usually closer to 5mpg than 2mpg for sure, but I trust the person that told me implicitly, so I’m not sure that choosing a reasonable tire tread will result in a dramatic mileage decrease. Still, great points all. Thanks for commenting - it’s always nice to get professional opinions!

]]> By: Stephen Costello http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/03/24/procomp-6-lift-kit-for-the-tundra/#comment-4204 Stephen Costello Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:22:14 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/03/24/procomp-6-lift-kit-for-the-tundra/#comment-4204 As a professional suspension installer I have to state a few observations I ALWAYS TELL MY CUSTOMERS! First: Gas milage with the larger tires. The gentleman who only lost 1-2mpg needs to start paying all that extra help at his axle. Between the rolling resistance and unsprung weight he added,(not to mention the gearing change and air resistence) you are going to lose between AT LEAST 5-8 mpg with this tire change. Second: Extreme tread pattern tires: IF you can find someone who can balance them properly at all, after the first 2-3 bumps or curbs, or, you have driven 500 miles of rubber off these tires the vibration is UNBEARABLE! As the customer above stated, by going to a less aggressive tread he found happiness. Third and foremost: Once done, there is no going back(unless you are prepared to spend A LOT of cash)As for the kits themselves they are fine for raising the height of your vehicle for tire cleareance, NOTHING ELSE! These kits are not designed to take bumps and jumps any more than the stock system, actually less! A aftermarket shock/spring combination with a 33" tire combination will give you 4-5" of lift, provide better gas milage, and let your truck handle better and take bumps and jumps at a much better rate. Pur-Formance Racing, Tucson As a professional suspension installer I have to state a few observations I ALWAYS TELL MY CUSTOMERS! First: Gas milage with the larger tires. The gentleman who only lost 1-2mpg needs to start paying all that extra help at his axle. Between the rolling resistance and unsprung weight he added,(not to mention the gearing change and air resistence) you are going to lose between AT LEAST 5-8 mpg with this tire change. Second: Extreme tread pattern tires: IF you can find someone who can balance them properly at all, after the first 2-3 bumps or curbs, or, you have driven 500 miles of rubber off these tires the vibration is UNBEARABLE! As the customer above stated, by going to a less aggressive tread he found happiness. Third and foremost: Once done, there is no going back(unless you are prepared to spend A LOT of cash)As for the kits themselves they are fine for raising the height of your vehicle for tire cleareance, NOTHING ELSE! These kits are not designed to take bumps and jumps any more than the stock system, actually less! A aftermarket shock/spring combination with a 33″ tire combination will give you 4-5″ of lift, provide better gas milage, and let your truck handle better and take bumps and jumps at a much better rate. Pur-Formance Racing, Tucson

]]> By: admin (Jason) http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/03/24/procomp-6-lift-kit-for-the-tundra/#comment-4146 admin (Jason) Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:54:14 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/03/24/procomp-6-lift-kit-for-the-tundra/#comment-4146 Dan - I wouldn't put 33's under a 6" lift - it won't look right. Dan - I wouldn’t put 33’s under a 6″ lift - it won’t look right.

]]> By: Matty B http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/03/24/procomp-6-lift-kit-for-the-tundra/#comment-4135 Matty B Sun, 10 Aug 2008 23:38:15 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/03/24/procomp-6-lift-kit-for-the-tundra/#comment-4135 Well i think the lift is reasonable considering that when you put any lift on any truck it ruins gas mileage, your trans...etc. Pro comp did a special on this lift at sema and the lift is pretty ligit. From off road to on road. Well i think the lift is reasonable considering that when you put any lift on any truck it ruins gas mileage, your trans…etc. Pro comp did a special on this lift at sema and the lift is pretty ligit. From off road to on road.

]]> By: Dan http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/03/24/procomp-6-lift-kit-for-the-tundra/#comment-3394 Dan Wed, 21 May 2008 04:23:18 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/03/24/procomp-6-lift-kit-for-the-tundra/#comment-3394 John..... I'm looking to do the same lift on my tundra. Very curious to see what the truck and this lift looks like on 33's. I have 20 inch rims right now (stock) with 31's for tires. I've been wanting a tire a bit smaller than the 35's for mpg reasons. could you please send me some pics of your truck or a link to pics to giveitatryster[at]gmail.com. Jason... truck looks good... thanks for the post John….. I’m looking to do the same lift on my tundra. Very curious to see what the truck and this lift looks like on 33’s. I have 20 inch rims right now (stock) with 31’s for tires. I’ve been wanting a tire a bit smaller than the 35’s for mpg reasons. could you please send me some pics of your truck or a link to pics to giveitatryster[at]gmail.com.

Jason… truck looks good… thanks for the post

]]> By: admin http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/03/24/procomp-6-lift-kit-for-the-tundra/#comment-3258 admin Tue, 06 May 2008 18:17:02 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/03/24/procomp-6-lift-kit-for-the-tundra/#comment-3258 John - Thanks for commenting. I wonder if anyone else had the same experience with ProComp Xtreme AT's? John - Thanks for commenting. I wonder if anyone else had the same experience with ProComp Xtreme AT’s?

]]> By: John http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/03/24/procomp-6-lift-kit-for-the-tundra/#comment-3253 John Tue, 06 May 2008 04:21:38 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/03/24/procomp-6-lift-kit-for-the-tundra/#comment-3253 I got the the 6" Stage 1 Pro Comp lift and 35 12.50 18 Pro Comp 35 12.50/18 Xtreme AT, installed by 4-Wheel parts. The minute I got in the truck and drove it I was not happy. After hitting highway speeds it felt like the front end was going to fall out from under it and the steering wheel was shaking bad. Took it back to the installers and they blamed the rack and pinion steering, and after voicing my opinion they finally checked the tires for correct balance. This made the drive a little more livable but still had some vibration, but only above 60 mph. I took it back to them after a trip to Vegas, and they ended up replacing the left front tire. A world of difference truck was much better. After logging 5000 miles the steering was back to the orginal setup. Enough was enough, I went to Discount tire and had them look at the tires and setup and asked them to balance. They noticed that the front tires were starting to wave on the inside of the tire. So instead of having them balance the tires, I bought a set of BFG 305/65r18, these are equivilent to a 33" tire. The truck has never driven this good, it is a difference in night and day, no matter waht speed the drive is the same (smooth), my gas mileage also improved dramactily for the better. Went from 13 to 16 mpg. I am not saying the tires were bad I think if installed correctly they would work great. But you have them and are expericing the same symptoms get rid of them or demand to have them balanced correctly and you need to have them rotated frequently (every 3000 miles). but remember they are directional so it is just back to front and front to back. If you have them I recommend rotating on a regular basis. Since I changed my tires everything has improved, bed bounce, steering and MPG. Soo good luck to you. I got the the 6″ Stage 1 Pro Comp lift and 35 12.50 18 Pro Comp 35 12.50/18 Xtreme AT, installed by 4-Wheel parts. The minute I got in the truck and drove it I was not happy. After hitting highway speeds it felt like the front end was going to fall out from under it and the steering wheel was shaking bad. Took it back to the installers and they blamed the rack and pinion steering, and after voicing my opinion they finally checked the tires for correct balance. This made the drive a little more livable but still had some vibration, but only above 60 mph. I took it back to them after a trip to Vegas, and they ended up replacing the left front tire. A world of difference truck was much better. After logging 5000 miles the steering was back to the orginal setup. Enough was enough, I went to Discount tire and had them look at the tires and setup and asked them to balance. They noticed that the front tires were starting to wave on the inside of the tire. So instead of having them balance the tires, I bought a set of BFG 305/65r18, these are equivilent to a 33″ tire. The truck has never driven this good, it is a difference in night and day, no matter waht speed the drive is the same (smooth), my gas mileage also improved dramactily for the better. Went from 13 to 16 mpg. I am not saying the tires were bad I think if installed correctly they would work great. But you have them and are expericing the same symptoms get rid of them or demand to have them balanced correctly and you need to have them rotated frequently (every 3000 miles). but remember they are directional so it is just back to front and front to back. If you have them I recommend rotating on a regular basis. Since I changed my tires everything has improved, bed bounce, steering and MPG. Soo good luck to you.

]]> By: Mark http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/03/24/procomp-6-lift-kit-for-the-tundra/#comment-3075 Mark Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:15:26 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/03/24/procomp-6-lift-kit-for-the-tundra/#comment-3075 Admin-did not get a follow up email, will send the install directions asap. Admin-did not get a follow up email, will send the install directions asap.

]]>